Gigi 18 Months Old
Dear Gwyneth,
Where to start, where to start? You turned 18 months old on August 3. You are such a happy little girl! You have the best expressions and love to use imaginary play already. It is so cute when you pick up the cell phone and say "alo" and start jibber jabbering:) Another side of your personality that has just started to emerge is the tantrum throwing one. Quite honestly...it is just a little bit funny. I really need to get it on video. You are such a cautious fit thrower. You literally sit on your bottom and lean back slowly (to make sure everybody sees you) and then right before you get to the floor you lightly lean your head back and start screaming hysterically. If we aren't paying attention, usually you will just set up and move on, LOL!
* You are wearing mostly 12-18 month clothes. You weighed in at 21 pounds 11 ounces and measured 31 inches long. I believe the doctor said you are around 25% for height and just shy of the 10th percentile of weight.
* You took your first very wobbly steps on May 24th just shy of your 16 month birthday. You were unbelievably proud of yourself and now you are practically running!
* At one year old you had no teeth! Your first tooth came in on April 11th. This was one week after your 14 month birthday. Between 14 and 18 months you acquired 5 new teeth. This is just crazy! You handled it beautifully and seemed to really enjoy having a few teeth to help you along with the eating process.
* Your hair has gone from being a little wavy to curly. I.love.it. We can totally judge the humidity outside by how much curl you have when you wake up in the morning. Everywhere we go, people comment on your beautiful curls. Who knows if they will stick! Curls or not, you are one beautiful girl though inside and out. That is for sure!
* You are a fabulous little eater. I have no idea how you are barely on the weight growth charts. Yogurt, cheese, and bananas are by far still your favorite. However, you have a new found love for apples with your big girl teeth. You also love to eat whatever we are eating and certainly prefer to feed yourself. This is a messy but good thing!
* I know that I said that you were saying mama on your 12 month update. However, what I thought was mama went away. You just stopped saying it. Then, right around 18 months you started really saying it again. Instead of just jabbering it, you now say it with purpose when you need me. I love this! Hearing you say mama is just music to my ears. You are a little lady of few true words but you have lots of signs and sounds that those that are around you often understand well. For the most part you say mama, dada, hello, cheese, and yay.
* You love to blow kisses and especially love to give kisses. You make the kissing sound until mommy and daddy take a moment to kiss you. You love to give really slobbery good kisses.
* You also love to feed mommy and daddy. Especially goldfish that you have already softened up in your mouth.
* You loved summer and loved every moment of playing outside with your brother. The only thing you didn't like about summer was when your brother would spray you with the hose or if somebody splashed you at the pool. You were only a big fan of water when it was on your terms.
Gwyneth, thank you for the joy and smiles you bring to our little family on a daily basis. You are such a blessing!
Love you bunches!
Mom and Dad
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